Training and Doctrine Command | |
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Active | 1981–present |
Country | Nigeria |
Branch | Nigerian Army |
Type | Army Command |
Role | military recruitment basic military training and education |
Garrison/HQ | Minna, Niger State, Middle Belt [1] |
Nickname(s) | TRADOC |
Website | TRADOC Army Website |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General Kelvin Aligbe |
Notable commanders |
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The Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC Minna) is a research-oriented formation in the Nigerian Army. It is headquartered in Minna in the Niger State. [2] TRADOC is charged with doctrinal training and combat development, supervising training centers. It also serves as a senior think-tank in Nigeria. TRADOC was formed in 1981 under the leadership of Major General Geoffrey Obiaje Ejiga, [3] and currently supervises all the Army's schools, as well as an army depot. [2] [4] Before the establishment of the Nigerian Army Resources Centre (NARC) in 2015, TRADOC also; served as a liaison centre for the Army. [5]
TRADOC supports army training and coordinates research on the development of army corps and schools. It serves as a liaison between the army and educational establishments in ensuring the professional development of junior officers in the field. When multiple army divisions concurrently deploy, TRADOC serves as a corps headquarters to direct the operational tasks of the divisions. [2]
Outside its organizational departments, TRADOC consists of 18 corps training schools, as well as a museum, a training depot and a command college. [6] [2] TRADOC also sponsors the Nigerian Military School at Zaria. The Training and Doctrine Command consists of: [4]
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